Haynes House (Decherd, Tennessee)

The Haynes House is a historic house in Decherd, Tennessee, U.S..

Haynes House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	519 Spring Street, Decherd, Tennessee
Coordinates	35°12′44″N 86°04′16″W
Area	4.9 acres (2.0 ha)
Built	1912
Built by	Jonathan Haynes Jr.
Architectural style	Bungalow/craftsman, American Foursquare
NRHP reference No.	05000359[1]
Added to NRHP	April 28, 2005

History

The house was built in 1912 for Jonathan L. Haynes Jr, a merchant.[2] It was built on the site of a former house-turned-school, Terrill College later known as Franklin County High School.[2] Haynes was a co-founder and director of the Citizens Bank and Trust Company, and a vice president of the First National Bank of Franklin County.[2] His son, Walter M. Haynes, also known as Pete Haynes, served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee Senate.[2] The house remained in the Haynes family until 2001.[2]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the American Foursquare architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 28, 2005.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Haynes House". National Park Service. Retrieved May 23, 2018. With accompanying pictures